Shooting for the Open Net

AUTHOR(S)

B.M.

PUB. DATE

December 2002

SOURCE

Broadcasting & Cable;12/16/2002, Vol. 132 Issue 51, p26

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Focuses on demands of independent service providers and consumer groups for the imposition of an open access or non-discrimination requirement on cable broadband by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Disapproval of the demand by FCC; Possible significance of the demand; Various organizations asking for the regulation.

ACCESSION #

8686248

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